Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts:
- Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
- Scrutinizes the appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
- Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) consists of 22 members (15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha), not 25. Members are elected annually by proportional representation using the single transferable vote.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: PAC scrutinizes the Appropriation Accounts and Finance Accounts of the Government to ensure public funds are spent legally and for intended purposes.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: PAC examines the audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), who acts as the 'guide, philosopher, and friend' during PAC deliberations.
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Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
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